Q: I love dahlias for their vibrant colors and intricate forms. This year, I would like to plant them in pots to brighten up my outdoor seating space. Are there any container-growing tips I need to ...

Dahlias are true showstoppers in the garden, and it's easy to see why. Their unique petal arrangements come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, providing a spectacular display from summer until the ...

Q: This is the first year I have had dahlia tubers to replant. Should I pot up some now for an early start? If so, where should these pots be held? A basement? A sunny window? And how early can they ...

Q: I bought a number of dahlia tubers recently. When and how should I plant them? A: Dahlia tubers are best planted after the soil has warmed a bit, between mid-April and mid-May. In a sunny location ...

Monterey Bay area gardeners have access to a vast number of garden-worthy flowering plants that can succeed in the local summer-dry climate. Delving into the horticultural treasures that are suitable ...

Hosta are tough but beautiful with varieties that range from 4 feet to 4 inches. And most importantly in Western Washington, they thrive in the shade. Courtesy photo The end of May is still the start ...

Sophie Valentine is a gardener who shares her tips and tricks on her Instagram account. The busy working mum of three young boys is passionate about her garden and grows gorgeous flowers, posting her ...

Dahlias are one of the highest production plants you can grow, so you won’t be disappointed at the result if you plant some. Dahlia tubers - specialised storage stem of certain seed plants - and bulbs ...

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SEATTLE — Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris received a box of dahlia tubers from one of his favorite growers. Inside was one of his favorites, Bishop of Llandaf. “This is one of the coolest dahlias ...

Trivia: Named for Dr. Anders Dahl (1751-98), a Swedish botanist and pupil of Linnaeus. Dahlias originated in the mountains of Central America. They were exported from Mexico to Spain in hope of ...